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It occurred to me that I forgot to upload the incentive image I normally use to bribe you into voting for me over at Top Web Comics. So it makes sense that I should maybe get on that. I've uploaded the image and you can view it when you vote for Theater Hopper at Top Web Comics.

For those of you who felt hoodwinked by Monday's incentive "surprise," you'll be pleased to know that Wednesday's incentive image is just a straight-up action shot of Wolverine. Scout's Honor.

I've created an image to go with the blog that will help the link to Top Web Comics stand out more. The idea will be to change the image behind the check mark for each new incentive sketch so you get a little preview when it updates.

Top Web Comics has an option to use a text link that displays the comic ranking. You can see I've made room for it on the image but I haven't figured out how to code that in just yet. Here's the link if anyone is interested: http://topwebcomics.com/rankimages/plaintext.aspx?comicid=6537 I'm trying to figure out if size, color and placement of the rank number can be controlled with CSS. If anyone has any bright ideas, leave your comments below!

In my earlier post, I talked about my re-affiliation with TopWebComics.com and I wanted to take a minute to explain to everyone what it is and what my goals are.

People who have been visiting the site for a while remember that I was once affiliated with Top Web Comics. For the uninitiated, the site is a web comic promotion tool that gather votes submitted by readers and ranks the most "popular" comics on their homepage.

Top Web Comics was helpful resource when I was getting my start. It put the comic in front of a lot of readers as I ascended into the Top 10. I walked away from the ranking sites once I felt Theater Hopper could stand on it's own two legs.

It's been a few years since Theater Hopper and Top Web Comics parted ways. In that time, some readers have moved past web comics as part of their daily routine. Other people are being introduced to web comics for the first time. Now is a perfect opportunity to familiarize Theater Hopper with the next wave of readers and Top Web Comics is part of that strategy.

Here's how it works: I post a new comic every Monday, Wednesday and Friday just like I always do. But in the blog post, there will be a link to Top Web Comics where you can "vote" for Theater Hopper and contribute to it's higher ranking.

For you're trouble, you'll be treated to a bonus sketch that may or may not be related to that day's comic. It might be an addition to the punchline or a little extra scene. People who own a copy of Theater Hopper - Year Two will know what to expect. I collected several similar sketches from my previous tenure with Top Web Comics in that edition.

If you don't want to vote, that's fine. If you do want to vote, that's great! It's totally voluntary. But voting for Theater Hopper helps the site by raising its ranking on Top Web Comics and potentially bringing in new readers. Basically, it's a very high profile opportunity for some free advertising that I'm not going to pass up.

I should also mention that I'm thinking about selling these bonus sketches in the store sometime in the near future. So if you vote for the comic and see a sketch you like, there will be an opportunity for you to own it at a very affordable price. Look for updates on that in the future.

So there you have it. Pretty cut and dried. Now you know why I'm affiliated with Top Web Comics again and you also know what additional value you get out of the arrangement.

I want to say thanks to the people who have already voted. So far, we're up to #18 on the list. That's really good! Now let's see if we can crack the Top 10 in the next few days.

In the meantime, if you have questions or concerns, please feel free to leave them in the comments area below. I'd be happy to continue the conversation there.

This is kind of a sticky wicket and I totally forgot about it when I pre-posted today’s blog.

Originally, I had it in my head that I would draw a buzzComix incentive sketch for each of the artists who were doing guest strips for me. For example, Michael Lalonde did a guest strip for me Monday, so as a mini-thanks, I drew Orneryboy.

Well, that’s not going to really work for today’s strip. Or Friday’s strip. Or Monday’s strip, for that matter.

See, since I’ll be out of town until next week, I won’t be around to update the remote link over at buzzComix so you guys will get a new image on those days.

So here’s how I propose to solve this problem. I’m drawing the creations of the next three artists in one, giant incentive sketch. If you vote for Theater Hopper once, you’ll have seen everything you need to see. I won’t be able to update it again until next Wednesday. But if you continue to show your support and keep Theater Hopper near the top of the Top 10 list, I will be very grateful.

Anyway, I didn't want to tip my hand so soon, but the buzzComix incentive sketch you'll become familiar with in the next week features characters from Kidnemo'sComet7, Sam Logan'sSam & Fuzzy and Mighty Mitch Clem'sNothing Nice to Say.

I'm letting you know right now that this isn't the blog for today's comic. I have some specific thoughts about the Americanization of Nick Hornby's novels and will be back later to extrapolate those thoughts.

In the meantime, if you find a certain glee within the premise of physical violence befalling the criminally OVERrated Jimmy Fallon, then vote for Theater Hopper at buzzComix and be treated to a small slice of celebrity abuse.

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I didn't really have time to prepare this morning's blog. The detail work on today's strip took me longer than I anticipiated. After a week of doing the comic in Frank Miller'sSin City style, it took a little for me to get back into the swing of things!

Anyway, in the meantime, if you'd like to vote for Theater Hopper at buzzComix, I would greatly appreciate it. Last month we maintained a strong showing around the number two position. Let's see if we can repeat that!

Your reward for voting is a fun little sketch that further explains Mitch's side of the story from today's comic. I'll have all the details a little later…

I just wanted to mention that buzzComix finally got around to resetting their list (4 days late, but beggars can't be choosers), so if you'd like to vote for Theater Hopper, that would be great! You'll be treated to another sketch of Jimmy as That Yellow Bastard for your trouble.

Hey, kids. Wanna meet Mr. Happy? Well, you're in luck because I decided to draw him in all his glory for todays buzzComix incentive sketch. Just vote for Theater Hopper at buzzComix and meet your new best friend!